{"data":{"id":"us-ks/k.s.a.-8-2118","jurisdiction":"us-ks","citation":"K.S.A. 8-2118","heading":"Uniform fine schedule for traffic infraction violations; payment by mail with plea, when; full payment required; ordinance traffic infractions; doubling of fine in road construction zones and school zones; escalating fines for unlawful passing of a school bus.","body":"(a) A person charged with a traffic infraction shall, except as provided in subsection (b), appear at the place and time specified in the notice to appear. If the person enters an appearance, waives right to trial, pleads guilty or no contest, the fine shall be no greater than that specified in the uniform fine schedule in subsection (c) and court costs shall be taxed as provided by law.\n(b) Prior to the time specified in the notice to appear, a person charged with a traffic infraction may enter a written appearance, waive right to trial, plead guilty or no contest and pay the fine for the violation as specified in the uniform fine schedule in subsection (c) and court costs provided by law. Payment may be made in any manner accepted by the court. The traffic citation shall not have been complied with if the payment is not honored for any reason, or if the fine and court costs are not paid in full. When a person charged with a traffic infraction makes payment without executing a written waiver of right to trial and plea of guilty or no contest, the payment shall be deemed such an appearance, waiver of right to trial and plea of no contest.\n(c) The following uniform fine schedule shall apply uniformly throughout the state but shall not limit the fine that may be imposed following a court appearance, except an appearance made for the purpose of pleading and payment as permitted by subsection (a). The description of offense contained in the following uniform fine schedule is for reference only and is not a legal definition.\nDescription of Offense\nStatute\nFine\nUnsafe speed for prevailing conditions\n8-1557\n$75\nExceeding maximum speed limit; or speeding in zone posted by the state depart­ment of transportation; or speeding in locally posted zone\n8-1558\nto\n8-1560\n1-10 mph over the limit, $45\n8-1560a\nor\n8-1560b\n11-20 mph over the limit, $45 plus $6 per mph over 10 mph over the limit; 21-30 mph over the limit, $105 plus $9 per mph over 20 mph over the limit; 31 and more mph over the limit, $195 plus $15 per mph over 30 mph over the limit;\nDisobeying traffic control de­vice\n8-1507\n$75\nViolating traffic control signal\n8-1508\n$75\nViolating pedestrian control sig­nal\n8-1509\n$45\nViolating flashing traffic signals\n8-1510\n$75\nViolating lane-control signal\n8-1511\n$75\nUnauthorized sign, signal, marking or device\n8-1512\n$45\nDriving on left side of roadway\n8-1514\n$75\nFailure to keep right to pass oncoming vehicle\n8-1515\n$75\nImproper passing; increasing speed when passed\n8-1516\n$75\nImproper passing on right\n8-1517\n$75\nPassing on left with insufficient clearance\n8-1518\n$75\nDriving on left side where curve, grade, intersection railroad crossing, or ob­structed view\n8-1519\n$75\nDriving on left in no-passing zone\n8-1520\n$75\nUnlawful passing of stopped emergency vehicle\n8-1520a\n$75\nDriving wrong direction on oneway road\n8-1521\n$75\nImproper driving on laned roadway\n8-1522\n$75\nFollowing too close\n8-1523\n$75\nImproper crossover on divided highway\n8-1524\n$45\nFailure to yield right-of-way at uncontrolled intersection\n8-1526\n$75\nFailure to yield to approaching vehicle when turning left\n8-1527\n$75\nFailure to yield at stop or yield sign\n8-1528\n$75\nFailure to yield from private road or driveway\n8-1529\n$75\nFailure to yield to emergency vehicle\n8-1530\n$195\nFailure to yield to pedestrian or vehicle working on roadway\n8-1531\n$105\nFailure to comply with restric­tions in road construction zone\n8-1531a\n$45\nDisobeying pedestrian traffic control device\n8-1532\n$45\nFailure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk; pedestrian sud­denly entering roadway; pas­sing vehicle stopped for pedestrian at crosswalk\n8-1533\n$75\nImproper pedestrian crossing\n8-1534\n$45\nFailure to exercise due care in regard to pedestrian\n8-1535\n$45\nImproper pedestrian movement in crosswalk\n8-1536\n$45\nImproper use of roadway by pedestrian\n8-1537\n$45\nSoliciting ride or business on roadway\n8-1538\n$45\nDriving through safety zone\n8-1539\n$45\nFailure to yield to pedestrian on sidewalk\n8-1540\n$45\nFailure of pedestrian to yield to emergency vehicle\n8-1541\n$45\nFailure to yield to blind pe­destrian\n8-1542\n$45\nPedestrian disobeying bridge or railroad signal\n8-1544\n$45\nImproper turn or approach\n8-1545\n$75\nImproper \"U\" turn\n8-1546\n$75\nUnsafe starting of stopped ve­hicle\n8-1547\n$45\nUnsafe turning or stopping, failure to give proper signal; using turn signal unlawfully\n8-1548\n$75\nImproper method of giving notice of intention to turn\n8-1549\n$45\nImproper hand signal\n8-1550\n$45\nFailure to stop or obey road crossing signal\n8-1551\n$195\nFailure to stop at railroad crossing stop sign\n8-1552\n$135\nCertain hazardous vehicles failure to stop at railroad crossing\n8-1553\n$195\nImproper moving of heavy equipment at railroad cros­sing\n8-1554\n$75\nVehicle emerging from alley, private roadway, building or driveway\n8-1555\n$75\nImproper passing of school bus; improper use of school bus signals\n8-1556\n$315\nImproper passing of church or day-care bus; improper use of signals\n8-1556a\n$195\nImpeding normal traffic by slow speed\n8-1561\n$45\nSpeeding on motor-driven cycle\n8-1562\n$75\nSpeeding in certain vehicles or on posted bridge\n8-1563\n$45\nImproper stopping, standing or parking on roadway\n8-1569\n$45\nParking, standing or stopping in prohibited area\n8-1571\n$45\nImproper parking\n8-1572\n$45\nUnattended vehicle\n8-1573\n$45\nImproper backing\n8-1574\n$45\nDriving on sidewalk\n8-1575\n$45\nDriving with view or driving mechanism obstructed\n8-1576\n$45\nUnsafe opening of vehicle door\n8-1577\n$45\nRiding in house trailer\n8-1578\n$45\nUnlawful riding on vehicle\n8-1578a\n$75\nImproper driving in defiles, canyons, or on grades\n8-1579\n$45\nCoasting\n8-1580\n$45\nFollowing fire apparatus too closely\n8-1581\n$75\nDriving over fire hose\n8-1582\n$45\nPutting glass, etc., on highway\n8-1583\n$105\nDriving into intersection, cross­walk, or crossing without suf­ficient space on other side\n8-1584\n$45\nImproper operation of snow­mobile on highway\n8-1585\n$45\nParental responsibility of child riding bicycle\n8-1586\n$45\nNot riding on bicycle seat; too many persons on bicycle\n8-1588\n$45\nClinging to other vehicle\n8-1589\n$45\nImproper riding of bicycle on roadway\n8-1590\n$45\nCarrying articles on bicycle; one hand on handlebars\n8-1591\n$45\nImproper bicycle lamps, brakes or reflectors\n8-1592\n$45\nImproper operation of motor­cycle; seats; passengers, bun­dles\n8-1594\n$45\nImproper operation of motorcycle on laned roadway\n8-1595\n$75\nMotorcycle clinging to other vehicle\n8-1596\n$45\nImproper motorcycle handlebars or passenger equipment\n8-1597\n$75\nMotorcycle helmet and eye protection requirements\n8-1598\n$45\nUnlawful operation of all-terrain vehicle\n8-15,100\n$75\nUnlawful operation of low-speed vehicle\n8-15,101\n$75\nLittering\n8-15,102\n$115\nDisobeying school crossing guard\n8-15,103\n$75\nUnlawful operation of micro utility truck\n8-15,106\n$75\nFailure to remove vehicles in accidents\n8-15,107\n$75\nUnlawful operation of golf cart\n8-15,108\n$75\nUnlawful operation of work-site utility vehicle\n8-15,109\n$75\nUnlawful display of license plate\n8-15,110\n$60\nUnlawful text messaging\n8-15,111\n$60\nUnlawful passing of a waste collection vehicle\n8-15,112\n$45\nUnlawful operation of electric-assisted scooter\n8-15,113\n$45\nUnlawful passing of a utility or telecommunications vehicle\n8-15,114\n$105\nUnlawful passing of a stationary vehicle\n8-15,116\n$75\nEquipment offenses that are not misdemeanors\n8-1701\n$75\nDriving without lights when needed\n8-1703\n$45\nDefective headlamps\n8-1705\n$45\nDefective tail lamps\n8-1706\n$45\nDefective reflector\n8-1707\n$45\nImproper stop lamp or turn signal\n8-1708\n$45\nImproper lighting equipment on certain vehicles\n8-1710\n$45\nImproper lamp color on certain vehicles\n8-1711\n$45\nImproper mounting of reflectors and lamps on certain vehicles\n8-1712\n$45\nImproper visibility of reflectors and lamps on certain vehicles\n8-1713\n$45\nNo lamp or flag on projecting load\n8-1715\n$75\nImproper lamps on parked vehicle\n8-1716\n$45\nImproper lights, lamps, reflectors and emblems on farm tractors or slow-moving vehicles\n8-1717\n$45\nImproper lamps and equipment on implements of husbandry, road machinery or animal-drawn vehicles\n8-1718\n$45\nUnlawful use of spot, fog, or auxiliary lamp\n8-1719\n$45\nImproper lamps or lights on emergency vehicle\n8-1720\n$45\nImproper stop or turn signal\n8-1721\n$45\nImproper vehicular hazard warning lamp\n8-1722\n$45\nUnauthorized additional lighting equipment\n8-1723\n$45\nImproper multiple-beam lights\n8-1724\n$45\nFailure to dim headlights\n8-1725\n$75\nImproper single-beam head lights\n8-1726\n$45\nImproper speed with alternate lighting\n8-1727\n$45\nImproper number of driving lamps\n8-1728\n$45\nUnauthorized lights and signals\n8-1729\n$45\nImproper school bus lighting equipment and warning de­vices\n8-1730\n$45\nUnauthorized lights and devices on church or daycare bus\n8-1730a\n$45\nImproper lights on highway construction or maintenance vehicles\n8-1731\n$45\nDefective brakes\n8-1734\n$45\nDefective or improper use of horn or warning device\n8-1738\n$45\nDefective muffler\n8-1739\n$45\nDefective mirror\n8-1740\n$45\nDefective wipers; obstructed windshield or windows\n8-1741\n$45\nImproper tires\n8-1742\n$45\nImproper flares or warning devices\n8-1744\n$45\nImproper use of vehicular hazard warning lamps and devices\n8-1745\n$45\nImproper air-conditioning equipment\n8-1747\n$45\nImproper safety belt or shoulder harness\n8-1749\n$45\nImproper wide-based single tires\n8-1742b\n$75\nImproper compression release engine braking system\n8-1761\n$75\nDefective motorcycle head­lamp\n8-1801\n$45\nDefective motorcycle tail lamp\n8-1802\n$45\nDefective motorcycle reflector\n8-1803\n$45\nDefective motorcycle stop lamps and turn signals\n8-1804\n$45\nDefective multiple-beam light­ing\n8-1805\n$45\nImproper road-lighting equip­ment on motor-driven cycles\n8-1806\n$45\nDefective motorcycle or motor-driven cycle brakes\n8-1807\n$45\nImproper performance ability of brakes\n8-1808\n$45\nOperating motorcycle with disapproved braking system\n8-1809\n$45\nDefective horn, muffler, mirrors or tires\n8-1810\n$45\nUnlawful statehouse parking\n75-4510a\n$30\nExceeding gross weight of vehicle or combination\n8-1909\nPounds Overweight\nup to 1000 $40\n1001 to 2000 3¢\nper pound\n2001 to 5000 5¢\nper pound\n5001 to 7500 7¢\nper pound\n7501 and over 10¢\nper pound\nExceeding gross weight on any axle or tandem, triple or quad axles\n8-1908\nPounds Overweight\nup to 1000 $40\n1001 to 2000 3¢\nper pound\n2001 to 5000 5¢\nper pound\n5001 to 7500 7¢\nper pound\n7501 and over 10¢\nper pound\nFailure to obtain proper regis­tration, clearance or to have current certification\n66-1324\n$287\nInsufficient liability insurance for motor carriers\n66-1,128 or\n66-1314\n$137\nFailure to obtain interstate motor fuel tax authorization\n79-34,122\n$137\nNo authority as private or common carrier\n66-1,111\n$137\nViolation of motor carrier safety rules and regulations, except for violations spe­cified in of K.S.A. 66-1,130 (b)(2), and amendments thereto\n66-1,129\n$115\n(d) Traffic offenses classified as traffic infractions by this section shall be classified as ordinance traffic infractions by those cities adopting ordinances prohibiting the same offenses. A schedule of fines for all ordinance traffic infractions shall be established by the municipal judge in the manner prescribed by K.S.A. 12-4305, and amendments thereto. Such fines may vary from those contained in the uniform fine schedule contained in subsection (c).\n(e) Fines listed in the uniform fine schedule contained in subsection (c) shall be doubled if a person is convicted of a traffic infraction, which is defined as a moving violation in accordance with rules and regulations adopted pursuant to K.S.A. 8-249, and amendments thereto, committed within any road construction zone as defined in K.S.A. 8-1458a, and amendments thereto.\n(f) For a second violation of K.S.A. 8-1908 or 8-1909, and amendments thereto, within two years after a prior conviction of K.S.A. 8-1908 or 8-1909, and amendments thereto, such person, upon conviction shall be fined 1 1 /2 times the applicable amount from one, but not both, of the schedules listed in the uniform fine schedule contained in subsection (c). For a third violation of K.S.A. 8-1908 or 8-1909, and amendments thereto, within two years, after two prior convictions of K.S.A. 8-1908 or 8-1909, and amendments thereto, such person, upon conviction shall be fined two times the applicable amount from one, but not both, of the schedules listed in the uniform fine schedule contained in subsection (c). For a fourth and each succeeding violation of K.S.A. 8-1908 or 8-1909, and amendments thereto, within two years after three prior convictions of K.S.A. 8-1908 or 8-1909, and amendments thereto, such person, upon conviction shall be fined 2 1 /2 times the applicable amount from one, but not both, of the schedules listed in the uniform fine schedule contained in subsection (c).\n(g) Fines listed in the uniform fine schedule contained in subsection (c) relating to exceeding the maximum speed limit, shall be doubled if a person is convicted of exceeding the maximum speed limit in a school zone authorized under K.S.A. 8-1560(a)(4), and amendments thereto.\n(h) For a second violation of K.S.A. 8-1556, and amendments thereto, within five years after a prior conviction of K.S.A. 8-1556, and amendments thereto, such person, upon conviction, shall be fined $750 for the second violation. For a third and each succeeding violation of K.S.A. 8-1556, and amendments thereto, within five years after two prior convictions of K.S.A. 8-1556, and amendments thereto, such person, upon conviction, shall be fined $1,000 for the third and each succeeding violation.","path":["Chapter 8.—AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER VEHICLES","Article 21.—UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC; PARTIES, ARRESTS, CITATIONS, PROCEDURES AND PENALTIES"],"source_url":"https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch08/008_021_0018.html","current_through":"2025 legislative session","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-04T15:10:01Z","sha256":"c8dd6587c1fce58ac50d7461777b482ba86d1d8f0e95ba57d10c75f9bf267ede","source_id":"us-ks","stale":false,"prev":"us-ks/k.s.a.-8-2117","next":"us-ks/k.s.a.-8-2119"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}